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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-06-17
Mor Ren WaodrIng CAPTURED hoe Mem.

The young men of the county about
Piedmont, like those near the border
generally. contributed to fill the ranks Of
both Federal and Confederate armies,
and the Piedmontese who cast their for
tunes with the South found much
fascination in guerrilla warfare.
Knowing every natural mountain fastness
perfectly, ald also knowing where the
best horses in Virginia could be pro-
cured. few dozen men could often
make themselves as effective as whole
army. A few of the mOuntaineers one
day swooped down from their cyrie on
a hotel and captured all the main officers
commanding eighteen thousand men,
and got away with them before the
troops were apprised.
The most desperate and determined
man, perhaps in the entire country there
was Ben Woodring. lie was holy
terror in a fight Of any kind-one who
had rather fight than eat, at anytime, if
agreeable to the rest Of the company
Though Ben has settled down and is now
a peaceful citizen. and as staid as the
average. his eve still wrinkles when he
talks Of the time he, single-handed,
captured one hundred and two men, with
their Captain. Woodring and six other
men had been detailed TO throw train
of the track and then burn it, in the
vicinity Of New Creek.
The hearts Of the SIX died within them
when they saw aboard the train about
100 Union soldiers with their guns, and
they mounted their horses and preoipi-
lately withdrew behind high bank Not
50 Woodring. Hurting a volley Of curses
after the fleeing men, he sprang aboard
the train, rushed into the car containing
the soldiers, and brandishing a navy re-
volver demanded their surrender. The
suddenness Of the attack unncrved the
Captain in command, but he had strength
enough left TO ask Woodring how many
men he had, and the latter answered
5000 Just then the frightened guer-
ssds5Iy fo nc fg9 9Dr t h t frigh
and refining in their horses gave yell
that cardied the blood Of the Union sol
diers, who were a company of GONZALES
cents and not in good trim for fighting.
The panic-stricken Captain surrendered,
and Woodring parolcd the men, after
which he and his followers burned the
train and with it all the arms he could
not carry away. The incident occurred
at bloomington.
The Captain who so precipitately de-
SPARED Of the Republic had much
trouble 10 escape court-martial, but
Colonel Porter saved him by setting forth
10 the department the state of affairs and
presenting a petition signed by all the
known loyal people in the district asking
for his release - Chicago Ledger.
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One of those chronic dead-beats who
habitually infest society, railway and
street cars, boarded an Austin car, and
proceeded to develop his little game Ii
was by no means new one, and the
driver Immediately seized upon it, quietly
collected his fare in the shape of nickel,
and for several blocks nothing was said.
Then the fraud shivered the silence
with:
''Am l going to have my change for
that dollar | gave youl"
"You didn't give me a dollar, - replied
the driver, scowling darkly.
''Yes, but did though, and if you
don't pass me over the nincty-five cents,
III report you
But you only gave me nickel"
Il say | gave you a dollar, and l want
some change, and the man stood upon
the platform glaring defiantly. The pas
sengers became interested, and the driver
shifted his position.
You are riding along all right enough
now, amt you'" inquired the railway
jehu.
Eyes, 'spose am. -
''Well, " said the driver, suddenly re-
moving his fist from the vicinity of the
beats nose, and shooting him off the car,
NOW you amt, you see. Amt that
change enough for you2'-7eras SIT
iags.
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some money, anu tolu Ell
with me adoin we'll | thi
give the lie | told EN-
couldn't write the truth.
after awhile got a
father was dead. and wher
ters come after that knew ---
have died too. 1t kinder broke me all
up. So l moved up here among the
mountains 10 git away from Their people
in Their valley, and here have lived for
many a year Thar's towns and cities
down thar now where | used ter lie on
ther plains aud hunt and fish. And even
all Their mountains seems ter be all alive
with people. But the greasers are agoin
fast, and that's heap Of satisfaction TO
me. Yer look something like Charley,
youngster. Yer've got the same eyes and
ther same hair. and I kinder like You, and
if the paper'll do yer any good, why take
IT, Old Sam hain't got no use fer any
thing much more, 'cept TO be left alone.
And the old mans head sank upon his
breast in silent reverie, as the scenes and
thoughts Of the past arose before his Wis
ion Silently Hal and sought our hunks
and left sam alone with his thoughts.
The next day babe adieu to Hal and
Monte sam 20 renew my labors. With the
assistance Of the papers and the presence
Of the same Joe o'Campo. yet living, and
sam. was able to make out very strong
case, sufficient TO bring it to a successful
compromise, from which my client and |
reaped handsome remuneration. Enough
for me to build me up practice that to-
day supp0rtsa wife and little ones in COM
fort
Monte sam is not forgotten, and many
is the pleasant time I've since spent with
him, listening to his thrilling stogies Of
the early days in California He vet
dwells in his mountain home, and woe
betide the Mexican, or, as he calls them,
''grcasers, who disturbs his retreat
H. C. Kat, an Golden Era.
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Fair Bird Destroyers

That tickle, changeablc, fantastic. and
often nonsensical goddess, Fashion, and
her fair yotaries, are answerable in part
for the destruction of the birds. and
particularly of those adorned with brill
iant plumage. Many fair maiden. OF
woman, tender-hearted, considerable and
sympathetic, who would be shocked BY
the wanton cruelty of the thoughtless
boy who would kill the beautiful little
humming-bird as it fits from flower to
flower, is quite reeonciled to the act if
the dead bird can be treated by the taxi
dermist and added TO the aviary upon
the curious structure which is now worn
in the place Of the bonnet which adorned
and protected the head of her mother
Tor eeauerstioas. ouestionssbie as IS the
taste that places yellow-eycd screech-
owl, or vampirish bat, upon a lady's
head gear, it IS a well-kuown fact that
thousands and tens Of thousands of our
ch-prized birds become sacrifice to
fashion in each year.
1t Is gratifying to learn that the Audi
bon Society, whose members pledge
themselves TO 10 all IN their power 10 as
courage, and, if possible, suppress the
use of birds and birds feathers as orna-
ments of dress. is rapidly extending its
sphere of usefulness and humanity. 1t
would be well if in every city, town and
school-district in the United States the
girls and boys would organize a society
or club having for its object the protcc-
ton of our harmless, beautiful and
musical birds. The girls, by refraining
from the use of birds or the plumage
of birds for ornament; and the boys, by
ceasing to stone, shoot, or trap such birds
OF tU rob their nests of eggs or young,
and by waging war Of determination
against the sparrows, can do much to-
ward restoring to us the birds whose
absclcc and loss is so much to be de-
plored AgrieultErist.
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No Montanian can have forgotten how
At dinner party one day Governor Green
Clay Smith and a party of friends rose
and left the room when Biedler was tell
ing one Of his yarns, thus intimating to
him that it was chestnut Biedler
bided his time. Several DAYS later Che
was the High Sheriff he sent an invita-
ton 10 the Governor and his friends to
visit the jail and inspect the horse thief
lately captured. They came, much
elated Biedler admitted them into the
cage and then drew the bolts on them.
and they were locked in. "Now, gen
tlemen, " sgys Biedler, I'm going to din
ner, but when return III finish that
story began to tell you the other day. =
on he went TO dinner and left thers there.
He was gone two hours. and when he got
back it took another hour to finish his
tale Then he set them free. and they
owned upthat ne had squared the account.
81. Paul Pioneer Pres.
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LABOR OF rHE LowIY

A rich man kicked lump away;
1t rolled beneath his well.shod feet
Near garden plat, one summer day,
Thislittle elod in grounds complete
The gardeners son placed i with caro-
Beneath his fathers cottage caves
Ere long vine sprang from it there
A grateful shade the broad. green leaves.
And soon with grapes, the rareSt kind,
That noble vine was loaded down,
Which titled lords were glad to find
Their like grew not in all the town.
All, many clod would Gene to life
And bear sweet fruit proud heads above.
Once placed, beyond the dust and strife,
Meath droppings from the caves we love,
George B. Griffith, IN 90 errer.
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The Spring-Life OF Plants.

Ten years from now it is TO be hoped
that the record will be 50 complete that,
with watch in hand. the hour may be
given when certain flower may he ex-
necfcd. There is doubtless a floral clock
for the year as there Is one for the twcn-
tv-four hours of single day. To any
uIr who has made careful inspection of
the thOroughncss with which the pussy
willow prepares for the coming spring,
even before the first chill OF autumn
thrills the summer air. it will be unnec-
essary to dwell upon this fact. Even IN
October DAYS, when the leaves are chas-
ing each other down the roadway, driven
by the cruel wind, there are bright prom
ises of another springtime left behind
upon the shrubs and trees. The foliage
NAV fall. but its work remains. Their
long summer days of toll are not for
naught. Within the closely knit cover
inc Of the bud sits the germ Of future
branch, with its leaves defined and IT'S
flowers planned. Those who see only
evidences Of death and decay in the Leaf
stripped tree are surface sighted
nla1t Is never more itself than when It IS
| fully prepared for % period Of repose- IL
| Is NOW most Independent and most nigh
" charged with what the physicist would
call the energy Of position. The plants,
therefore that bloom carly in the spring
are NOT idlers through the balance Of the
wear; they ripen their seed, or, in other
words. rear upa fine family Of children
Each offspring, provided with an outfit
for the early struggles of life in the shape
of starch, and oil. and protoplasm, IS IN
vited to shift for itself. More than TINS,
the mothcr-plant, if it is the plan that
she shall live on, spread NEW leaves 70
the sunshine, and the work # f)od-mas-
ing goes on during every day Il nj a s'Ge
OF nourishment is packed away for use en-. IN
the early growth OF the plant the ieioM-
ing spring. Asa rule, spring flower ';e
made out of last years material anu ~
this sense, are not as fresh and new d.
those that come later in the sea'o
POpuldr Science Monthly
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To CLEAN IvoRy.-Scrub with a new
soft tooth brush, soap and tepid water,
then dry the ivory and brush we'll, dip
the latter in alcohol and polish the ivory
until it has regained its former sheen.
KEEP THE CARVING KNIFE SHARP-
One of the most frequent table annoy
ances is for the carver to have dull
knife. 1t happens about three hundred
and sixty-five times year, and yet can
be so easily prevented.
To KEEP THE SINK FREsH.-Put a
lump of washing soda in the sink and
pour boiling water over it. This will
prevent water in which cabbage, onions
or turnips have been boiled from impart-
ing an unpleasant odor to the sink.
To PRESS RAISED EXTRAORDINARILY
wet towel on the table or the carpet
spread over this the piece of work right
side up, and tack tightly to the floor tax
ing care 10 draw it tight enough to re-
move all wrinkles; let it dry in this posi-
ton.
\ CHEAP Borax. ten parts
powdered white shellac, thirty parts
water, two hundred parts. Dissolve on
the water bath. which will take several
hours; when cold filter. The addition
of a few drops of glycerine viii make the
varnish much more flexible.
MUTToN TALLow AND STARcH.-Mut-
ton tallow is useful in starching linens
with boiled starch Melt two ounces of
mutton suet with two ounces of white
wax and run them into cake, from
which you can break off a piece the size
Of quarter dollar, which will quickly
melt in the hot starch
CARE OF Closets in which
clothing is kept should be aired every
day. If dresses are to lie in trunks or
drawers they should be folded with great
care and always right side out, particu-
larry if lined, as the dress material, fold
ing over the lining, prevents in measure
its creasing.
TESTING EGGs.-The following is a
simple French test for telling whether
eggs arc fresh or not: Dissolve two
ounces of kitchen salt in pint of water
When fresh-laid egg is placed in this
solution it will descend to the bottom of
the vessel, while one which has been laid
the day previously will not quite reach
the bottom. If the egg be three days
old, it will float in the liquid; and if
more than three days old, it will float on
the surface, projecting above the latter
more and more as it happens to be light
er with increased age dsselrs.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-06-17

"Look here, ;" said travelling man to
the conductor as he passed through the
train. "You've made a mistake"
in what wayln
"You told me when got on that this
wasa fast train. never Travelled so slow
in my life
Il assure you that what l told you was
@rsrect This is ono of the fastest trains
well, come to think of it, l guess
you're right. You've no objection to my
going back to the rear platform, have
your
f'No, sir. But what do you want out
thelcF'
q want to see what the blamed thing
is fast to. Merchant Trdceler.
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A whole voIIey-variaus Opinions
Nod ON the Bench-A Mcdi-
ciI Phenomenon-A Fast
Train, Etc, Etc.

wigfug-'.That fellow with the long
hairl bh, he's poet"
FilttpL'.His is a striking figure
undoubtedly man fired by high ambi-
wigNug-s'Ahl Well, l live in his
neighbprhood and happen to know
that he has also been fired by his land
lady ~ -Detroit Free Pres.
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Pennsylvania Marriage Customs.

When the young couple go to church
the day after the wedding, they are met
at the church-door by group of masked
figures who surround them, singing and
hOoting, playfully endelvor to separate
the Young matron from her husband. If
they succeed in so doing. then he must
win her back in n hand -tO-hand fight
with his adversaries. or else he must give
piece Of money as her ransom. In
general it is considered a bad omen for
the married life of the young couple if
the wife be separated from her husband
on this occasion: therefore it is customary
for the young husband to take his stand
close by the church-door while his wife
is praying within, and then be ready to
catch hold Of her as soon as she steps
outside For greater precaution, the man
often holds her around the waist with
both hands during the dance which i'm
mediately takes place before the church,
and at which they assist merely as spec
tators, taking no active part, as it is not
- ss..,.iy =, - :, DE church
attire
As commonly several couples are mar
ried at the same time, it is usual for each
separate wedding party'to bring its own
band of music, and dance thus indcpen-
IDENTIFY of the others. On the occasion Of
triple wedding lately witnessed, it was
very amusing to watch the three we'd
ding-parties coming down the street,
each accelerating its pace til it came to
be 4 sort of race upt the church-door to
secure the best dancing place. The
ground being rough and slanting, there
was only one spot where anything like a
fiat dancing floor could be obtained, and
the winning party at once secured this
enviable position. while the others had
to put up with an inclined plane or few
hillocks accidenting their ballroom floor.
The ten to sixteen couples belonging to
each wedding party are inclosed in ring
of bystanders. each rival band of music
playing away with heroic disregard for
the scorched ears of the listeners. POL
ka.' calls out the first group; ''Walzern
roars the second. for it is point of honor
that each party should display noble in
dependence in taking its own line fac
ton and if, out of mere coincidence, two
of the band happen to strike up the self
same tune, one of them is sure to change to
something totally different as soon as
aware Of the unfortunate mistake-the
caterwauling effect produced by this sys-
TEN battling all description. This is
nothing at all, said the worthy pastor,
from whose garden l was overlooking the
scene, laughing at the evident dismay
with which endcavorcd TO stop my ears.
Sometimes we have eight or ten we'd
dings at a time each with their own I'D
dlers. This is something worth hearing
indeed .''-P9BUiar Science Monthly.
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HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.

Housekeeping Melodies.
Sing a song of cleaning housel
Pocketful Of nails!
Four-and twenty dustpans,
Scrubbing -hrooms and paiisl
When the door Is opened,
Wife begins TO sing:
'Just help me move this bureau here,
And hang this picture, won't you. deari
AND tack that carpet by the door,
And stretch this one a little more,
And drive this nail and screw this scTewl
And here's job have for you
This closet door VIII never catch,
| think You'll have 10 fix the latch;
And oh, while you're about It, John,
wish you'd put the cornice on,
And hang this curtain, when you're done
Ill hand you up the other one;
This box has got TO have a hinge
Before ! can put on the fringe;
And won't YOU mend that broken chairi
I'd Ike hook put up right there,
The bureau drawer must have knob;
And there's another little job
| really hate TO ask YOU. dear
But could you fix bracket heren
And on it goes, when these are through,
With this and that and those to do,
Ad lniinitum, and more too,
All in merry jingle
And isn't it enough to make
A man wish he was sinGie. lAlmost.l
C. W. Bronson, in Good Housekeeping.
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Bobby was in the parlor when Alber-
tus called, and Maud was up stairs get
ting ready 10 present herself.
Good evening, Robert" said Alder
tus, briskly; Miss Maud has not ar
rived yet, l see9'
Nope replied Bobby, earelessly
shes sakin' something, s'posc."
Industry, Robert, is shining virtue.
But what is Miss Maud makingin
Il dunno; they were talkin' about you
at the tea table, and Maud said she was
maxim mash, ma said she was maxim
hay while the sun shines, and pa said she
was maxim foolof herself. st. Louis
Republican.
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=. on the Bench.

shoemaker, who, by
diligence and thrift, had acquired quite
a good property, and who had retired
from his useful employment and was en-
loving a mature age of leisure. From
his dignitied and Judicial demeanor he
had gained among his friends the title of
Judge"
Once an eminent stranger was visiting
the town, and the citizens were makn z
an effort to show off the place and give a
reception TO the visitor
The Judge" was on the committee of
entertainment The stranger, hearing
him called Judge" thought to do a
graceful thing by asking; Judge, are
you on the bench now!'
The Judge turned on him a good
natured face, and replied; why, bless
you, hain't waxed a thread in twenty
yearl"- Youths CompaRion.
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WOMAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
A Surprised Young wife.

A Surprised Young Wife.
He married a daisy,
She thought he was crazy,
bec1use Of some words he had happened TO
say;
They seemed 50 absurd,
Because she had heard,
That the words Of all husbands were not built
that way.
lnpreparinga dinner
She was a beginpcr.
Ana she tearel that her vituals might appear
10 fall fat.
But he said, with delight,
Add a face glad AMI bright,
We ef md my mother cook as well as that
-GOoddfS Sun
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Hes all rightl' cried very man on
the bridge.
.slyeli, I'll be hanged, said the fat
nan. who had made the largo offers. AZ
he dog came nearer, I'm liar if il
int the same blamed cur I've been try.
ing TO poison for two weeks r'-DaLota
,, ~
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Yannuished by the Tronel.

The reader will be surprised, think,
to hear, seriously, that the instrument l
finally decided to be the most difficult
management was the trowel. For accu-
mulated months of my boys life l watched
bricklaying and paving; but when took
the trowel into my own hand, abandoned
at once all hope of attaining the least
real skill with it, unless | gave up all
thouests Of any future literary or politi-
cal Ca n John Rustin.
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II possible, get the bcrries- freslai,f
picked; having freed them from hulls,
etc, get basin of cold water, and taking
a handful of berries at time, plunge
them in, rinse quickly and put in a dish
that YOU can cover closely, You will be
astonished to see the water after those
mice, clean berries are washed in it. 1t
is great improvement, and you will find
no gritty particles in your shortcake.
Cover the berries with sugar; cover the
dish with plate, or use a dish that has
cover of its own. and set away until
you are ready to make your cake. Now
for the crust. Make it just as you would
for biscuit, only richer. What INT yer
made any biscuitFn Well, then, here are
two ways l prefer for shortcake. Use
judgment as TO quantity you wish 10
make, for you don't want too much pastry
about it. One quart of flour, sprinkle in
little salt Make a hole in the flour,
pour in a cofeecupful Of sour cream. stir
into this a teaspOonful Of soda Beat it
up, then stir in the flour lightly. When
stiff, mold with the hands, take out a
piece on the board and roll as thin as for
pie crust, or nearly So Lay one of these
on pie pan, dust -four over and lay on
another When done they will easily
come apart, and this will do away with
cutting the crust while hot Turn the
crust upon its edge, insert a knife in the
crack between the two, and behold the
deed is done Bake in six or eight layers.
The other way is to work lard into
the flour and use some milk instead OF
cream. This is good, but use the cream
if you can get it. If you have no cream
take fresh milk, or, if skinned, add a
little butter and place it over the fire.
About a pint will do for cake of this
size. Before it boilsadd two well-beaten
eggs and stir constantly. Sweeten and
remove from the fire without letting it
boil. This makes an excellent mock
cream for the shortcake. One egg will
do if a little cornstarch be dissolved in
milk or water and added to the hot milk
If this is done let it boil slightly" After
thought-put the sugar in the milk when
first put on the stove. Put the berries
between the layers while hot. Butter
the crust, and don't forget to eat.-De-
tr0it Free Pres.
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The total number Of Bibles issued by
the American Bible Society since its
organization in 1916 is IS, 1886, PSI. The
number Of languages and dialects in which
the Bible is printed TODAY Is 1e5.
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There are 1872 Brussels looms IN, IN ! l.
United States making MY - -
on an average; total produ'' ~ II
IS, 900, 900 yards; yalne VI P''
SIS, 600, 900.
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A Rn. 1 engineer has discovered
process o ,taIlizing petroleum so it
may be ira 6rted more easily.
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some money, and told en-
with me adoin well. l thi
give the lie / told EN-
couldn't write the truth.
4.Affer awhile I got a